Let’s talk about stink: Utility hosts forum on Louisville’s odor problem
The notorious Louisville “stink” remains an issue, especially in the West End. People can talk to utility staff about it at community meetings this month.
Louisville police investigating after man shows up to UofL Hospital with gunshot wound
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville police are investigating after a man walked into UofL Hospital on Monday afternoon with a gunshot wound. According to Louisville Metro Police spokesperson John Bradley, the man walked into the hospital around 2 p.m. Investigators determined the man was shot shortly prior to his...
Wildlife rescuer goes to incredible lengths to save ‘miracle’ armadillo: ‘We can inspire people’
"If they can see them in this light, they’re gonna look at them a little bit different." Wildlife rescuer goes to incredible lengths to save 'miracle' armadillo: 'We can inspire people' first appeared on The Cool Down .
‘Speak Their Names’ ceremony downtown honors Louisville’s domestic violence victims
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and community members held a remembrance ceremony Tuesday for Louisville residents who lost their lives to domestic violence. The sound of a bell tolling, empty chairs and displays of flowers represented domestic violence victims during a...
Louisville Humana awards $12 million in grants to help seniors’ well-being
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 40,000 seniors in Louisville live alone, facing the risks of social isolation that can increase dementia and self-harm. The Louisville Humana Foundation is awarding $12 million in grants nationwide to help seniors stay connected and maintain their well-being. About $1.5 million of...
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central invites public to celebrate the life of Louisville veteran
RADCLIFF Ky. (WAVE) - A Kentucky veterans cemetery is asking for the public to come celebrate the life of a United States Navy veteran who lost his life last month. Veteran Terry Swanner, a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sept. 7, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1956, in Louisville and proudly...
LMPD’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit called to UofL Hospital for walk-in victim
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 2 p.m. Monday, according to officials, a man walked in to University of Louisville Hospital with a gunshot wound. Officers determined through investigation that the shooting had occurred a short time earlier in the 1000 block of South 28th Street. The victim is expected to...
KU and LG&E propose rate increases for Kentucky customers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rising prices can be seen everywhere — from the gas pump to the grocery store — and now, some Kentuckians could soon see higher utility bills. Kentucky Utilities (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) have filed requests with the Kentucky...
Louisville officer named 40 Under 40 Awardee by international police association
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) — Officer DeAris Hoard of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has earned national recognition as a 40 Under 40 Awardee from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The award highlights rising leaders in law enforcement who demonstrate exceptional leadership,...
Louisville Metro Council Members host meeting to find new violence prevention approach
Nearly 200 community members gathered at the Goodwill Center in Louisville on Monday to voice concerns about one problem: violence.
